Quality Carpentry and Trade Training

G&H Training are proud to be part of this brand new government initiative designed for young people who are ready to move on from school but who still want to study and learn practical skills.
What is this?	Youth Guarantee Practical Construction Skills course is a hands-on course which incorporates entry level knowledge and skills for a variety of construction trades. It includes practical work based literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
Am I eligible?	The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) set the entry criteria for this course. To be eligible for this course learners need to: be aged 16/17 years have completed year 11 school have NCEA level 1 or less Be a citizen of New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tokelau, Niue or Australia or Australia residing in New Zealand. International Students are not eligible for this course. Not have been enrolled in a tertiary course before (e.g. at a Private Training Establishment, Polytechnic, University or Wananga. This does not include STAR/Gateway courses) TEC eligibility criteria
The cost?	TEC fully fund this course so there are NO COURSE FEES to learners
What does this course offer students?	Practical hands-on learning in our fully equipped workshop National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills (L2) Practical and theory carpentry units Practical literacy, numeracy and communication skills for work First aid Small class numbers Work experience with local industry employers (some conditions apply) Inspiration and career choice information
Future pathways	The industry and workplace skills gained on this course can help learners find a job, Modern Apprenticeship or go on to further training within the New Zealand building and construction industry. These pathways include:
	@ Building @ Plumbing @ Roofing @ Flooring @ Painting and Decorating	@ Construction @ Drainlaying @ Gasfitting @ Infrastructure @ Joinery
Course Information	This course starts in late February or early March and finishes in November. Class times are: 8 am - 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. You many be able to start this course after the official start date, depending on available places - however, places on this are strictly limited and TEC have indicated they expect there will be more people wanting to do the course than places available.
Where can I do this course?	This course is available at our venues in Whangarei Hamilton Napier New Plymouth Palmerston North Click here for more information on venue locations and contact details.
How do I get more information or enrol on this course?	Click here to register your interest on-line - we will post or email you all the information about the course and an enrolment form Or phone us on 0800 876 4664 Once you have received your application form and filled it in, you will need to phone your local branch to make an appointment for an interview. Take your: - completed enrolment form - your birth certificate or passport - and either your school leaving certificate (if it states you have finished year 11), or a form signed by your last school. There will be a copy of this form in your application pack or you can downloaded here.